Mark Wagner

Background

Wagner grew up in Bismarck and also spent time in Atlanta. His background includes occupational safety and health, economic development and communications; he has worked in the heavy-equipment sector and as a program manager for the North Dakota Women’s Business Center.

Sources: KXNET — Meeting the candidates for Burleigh County Commission: Mark Wagner, Bismarck Local — What's on the Ballot in Bismarck: November 3, 2026 Election

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Intergovernmental coordination

  He says the county should communicate regularly with Bismarck, townships, state agencies and other stakeholders before issues escalate, and he wants county government to move from a reactive to a proactive approach.

  North Dakota’s Watchdog Update — Audio: 2026 Burleigh County Commission Candidate Forum

• Workforce development

  He says he wants to strengthen the workforce and make Burleigh County more attractive to businesses and workers.

  KXNET — Meet the candidates: Mark Wagner

• County management

  He says professionalism, treating people well and being prepared should return to county government, and that these skills matter as the county faces changes such as AI and data centers.

  KXNET — Meet the candidates: Mark Wagner